Finance Manager

------Position: Finance ManagerReports to: VP, FinanceLocation: MLC Headquarters – Grand Prairie, TexasType: Full-TimeAbout Major League CricketMajor League Cricket (MLC) is the premier professional T20 cricket league in the United States, bringing the world’s most exciting and dynamic sport to America. Established to elevate cricket's presence in the U. S., MLC showcases top-tier competition featuring international stars, emerging domestic talent, and franchise teams representing iconic cities across the nation. Through its interconnected commercial rights and responsibilities including Minor League Cricket, as well as the USA men’s and women’s national teams, MLC is not just a league; it’s a movement to bring one of the world’s most popular sports to a new frontier. With global partnerships, investments from leading cricket organizations, and a commitment to excellence, we are redefining the future of cricket in America. The OpportunityMajor League Cricket is seeking a Finance Manager to play a critical role in strengthening and scaling the league’s finance function as the organization enters its next phase of growth. Reporting to the VP, Finance, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and budget execution across MLC’s portfolio. The Finance Manager will partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure strong financial discipline, reliable reporting, and adherence to established financial controls and procurement processes. This is a hands-on role suited to a finance professional who enjoys operating at the intersection of technical accounting, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, evolving organization. Why Join MLC? We are at a defining moment for cricket in the United States. Season 3 of Major League Cricket expanded across the country, including staging matches at the iconic Oakland Coliseum for the first time. The U. S. Men’s National Team is preparing to compete in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India, and most significantly, cricket will return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, catapulting the sport into a new era of global visibility and commercial opportunity. You’ll play a central role in building the financial foundations of a rapidly scaling sports organization at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As Major League Cricket grows in complexity, visibility, and ambition, this role is critical to ensuring the clarity, discipline, and governance required to support confident decision-making and sustainable long-term success. Key Responsibilities:Accounting & Financial Operations Manage day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets. Own key elements of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. Perform hands-on accounting activities, including posting journal entries, preparing accruals, and resolving reconciliation issues as required to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements across ACE and its related entities. Financial Reporting, Controls & ComplianceProduce monthly financial reporting and variance analysis to support executive and departmental decision-making. Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures as the organization continues to scale. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal governance frameworks. Assist with tax compliance activities, including preparation and review of information required for federal, state, and local tax filings in coordination with external advisors Budget Management, Procurement & Business PartnershipPartner with budget owners across all areas of the organization to support effective budget planning and delivery. Monitor performance against approved budgets, proactively identifying risks, pressures, and mitigation actions. Support reforecasting and scenario analysis to reflect evolving operational and commercial priorities. Ensure spend is incurred in accordance with approved budgets, financial delegations, and MLC procurement policies. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes, purchase approvals, vendor onboarding, and contract-related financial requirements. Process Improvement & SystemsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability across finance and procurement workflows. Support the effective use and ongoing optimization of financial systems and tools. Ideal Candidate:Experience4–6 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial operations, ideally in sports, entertainment, media, or a fast-paced brand environment. Demonstrated hands-on experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and budget management. Exposure to tax compliance, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting structures is desirable. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment. Proficiency in using Xero or other similar cloud-based accounting platforms is preferred. EducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or CPA-track candidate strongly preferred. Skills & AttributesStrong technical accounting knowledge and exceptional attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with cloud-based accounting and reporting tools. Clear understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and procurement governance. Ability to translate financial information into clear, decision-useful insights for non-finance stakeholders. Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves, support colleagues, and contribute wherever needed to deliver outcomes in a lean, fast-moving environment. Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What Success Looks Like:Reliable, decision-ready monthly financial reporting delivered within agreed timelines. Strong adherence to financial controls, tax obligations, and procurement policies across the organization. Effective partnerships with budget owners, resulting in disciplined spend management and clear accountability for variances. Clearly documented finance and procurement processes that reduce single-point dependency and support scalable growthHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume along with a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role. requirements of this position.] We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.